From cancer research to comics, this freshman fuses fun with diligence
Danyal Brink is a chemistry major and an artist, a committed student and avid athlete.
Freshman Amri Rigby puts words into action
Entering student at USC Iovine and Young Academy is a youthful inventor and inspirational preacher.
‘Dare to be great’: words to remember from convocation
Freshmen feel the embrace of the Trojan Family at USC’s annual welcome-to-campus ceremony.
Trustee’s gift builds on a rich legacy at USC
Kathleen Leavey McCarthy reflects on longtime Trojan ties and her family’s commitment to students.
‘Quirky is an asset, not a liability’ for this freshman
Natalie Raphael ran for high school student council president under the promise “to make student events not lame.” And she delivered.
Leavey Foundation gift to create living space for undergraduate scholars
Leavey Honors Hall will offer academic, cultural and social activities to hundreds of freshmen at USC Village.
The freshmen arrive — with laptops and guitars in tow
The annual ritual of move-in day on the University Park Campus ushers in the 2014-15 school year.
Mentor program gives Trojans an Inside Track
The organization pairs students with mentors through a leadership styles assessment based on career goals, sports interests, similarities in majors and other factors.
Apps keep active Trojans in the loop
Thanks to the modern world of smartphones and at-your-fingertips technology, there are plenty of USC-tailored apps to make the day a bit easier for Trojans.
Nikias exhorts new students at first Spring Convocation
President Nikias encourages incoming freshmen and transfer students to become literate in the arts, literary works, digital media and ethics.
New Trojans, fresh challenges
USC’s class of 2017 has set new standards of quality and diversity for the university, according to Timothy Brunold, dean of admission.
USC Annenberg urges freshmen to shape the future of media
USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism faculty and administrators welcomed the class of 2017.
Convocation preps new Trojans for campus life
At the New Student Convocation on Aug. 22, President Nikias encouraged the incoming class of freshmen and transfer students to become literate in imagination, the world, the arts, great literary works, digital media and ethics.
Nerves, excitement, anticipation all part of Move-in Day
Inside a dormitory room at Fluor Tower, John Marot unpacked a cardinal T-shirt emblazoned with the words in gold: Trojan Family Member Since 2013.
USC students find first day on campus a moving experience
Boxes, bags, teddy bears and more. USC students moved in to their new digs, kicking off Welcome Week.
A welcoming week for USC’s newest undergrads
During Welcome Week, the university has planned an array of events and activities for the newest members of the Trojan Family and — for the first two days — their families.
USC Class of 2017 comes from far and wide
Hailing from all over the nation and around the world, the newest members of the Trojan Family are anything but ordinary.